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While the reasons for the ban include protecting the rights of employees and others visiting the facilities and preventing such recordings from being distributed over social media, an anti-poverty organization is concerned the rules will be misused and affect those who are seeking to apply for welfare benefits. ( read original story ...)

France hit a woeful Japan for eight tries in an emphatic 52-12 autumn series win on their Stade de France return on Saturday following last year's World Cup on home soil, gearing up in style for next weekend's clash with New Zealand. ( read original story ...)

Japan's weather observation satellite Himawari will play an important role in a project starting next month to help reduce air pollution in Thailand. The Japan International Cooperation Agency, or JICA, will be working jointly with the Thai government on a ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has renewed a pledge to build up his country’s military and deepen its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)

Shinjo’s novels are grounded in reality, with Tokyo Swindlers inspired by a real-life scam. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)

Fans of competitive gaming can now purchase tickets for the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 4 Championship, scheduled to take place from January 29 to February 2 at the Daiwa House PREMIST DOME ... ( read original story ...)

The ESG corporate ratings by ISS ESG evaluate companies' environmental, social, and governance initiatives from the perspective of double materiality. ( read original story ...)

It isn't enough that Japan already has its iconic bullet train that's the envy of the world. No: it must now construct an entire "conveyor belt road" to embarrass us all. Also referred to as an ... ( read original story ...)

Japan - 08, 2024 Japanese activists staged a demonstration outside the German embassy in Tokyo, condemning Germany's support for genocide in Gaza. ( read original story ...)

Kyukichi Tsutsui, a former captain of a Japanese tuna fishing boat exposed to nuclear fallout from a 1954 U.S. hydrogen bomb test in ... ( read original story ...)

(ANSA) - ROME, NOV 8 - The General Commissariat for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka and F.AGR.I. - Filiera Agricola Italiana have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote food and wine excellence and ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka, Nov. 8 (Jiji Press)--The operator of Tsutenkaku Tower, a major tourist attraction in the western Japan city of Osaka, is considering forming a capital and business tie-up with Nankai Electric ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO - Tom Daley has knitted jumpers, cardigans and speedos, and now the retired Olympic diving champion is displaying his most colourful creations yet with an exhibition of his handicrafts in Tokyo. The Briton on Friday returned to the city where he won ... ( read original story ...)

The Japanese steel industry is feeling a "sense of crisis" as the country's steel imports for the April-September period reached a 10-year high, with supply from China hitting a record high, an ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo has started discussions on future use of its aging airport in a western city of the metropolis. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government set up a committee to put together a plan to rebuild Chofu Airport. The group's first meeting was held behind closed doors on Thursday. External experts and officials from local authorities attended as ...

"When yields rise, Japanese government bonds will definitely become the mainstay of our portfolio,” said Tomoki Arai, head of markets at Bank of Yokohama. "We would like to make an entry with the ... ( read original story ...)